Our world — as we once knew it
has changed.
Anxiety, uncertainty, unemployment,
Social distancing, no meeting with friends…
and no school!
Much fear,
fear of sickness and death.
fear for our personal future, and for our world,
and fear for what a lack of hugs may be doing
to all of us.
We all need hope and ideas
To Help You Cope with Stress
The following ideas are contributed by your Mono Staff and Council
Puzzles!
Dog therapy…aka spending time with my dog
Solar recharging, need that sunlight
Learning something new, challenging myself, & doing activities I would not normally do – professionally
Have something to look forward to – this can be a new recipe to try, making a dessert to look forward to at the end of the week, or buying some new equipment/tools for a hobby.
one of the best types of stress relief is viewing a fish tank for at least 20 minutes. Fish seem to have no worries and it is truly relaxing
Music, both listening and playing, provides some relaxation and drumming provides a physical release as well
Controlling what you can when things are out of control
Splitting wood releases a lot of stress
The most prominent stress relief is a good day's work, or a job well done
Be cautious, the person you are speaking with may be facing a greater stress level than you are
Gardening - flowers and vegetables. When I plant garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, etc, I get good physical exercise, reduce my grocery bill, and importantly I don’t get any arguments
I’m rediscovering books, books that I read or listened to years ago
Nothing better than a good exercise workout to energize me and boost my moral
Make something with wood – I love the creativeness
Makes my day to reach out to family and old friends by phone or social media
If all else fails – there is chocolate!
Empathy
Acts of caring
And support for each other
Dedicated to Front Line Workers who toil for all of us
The COVID-19 pandemic is an extraordinary event that requires the involvement of every member of the community to help combat it. The best action to take is to:
Stay Home and Stay Safe
The advice comes with obvious challenges, including financial, education, social, mental health, and more. On this page includes some resources to help residents & businesses navigate these uncertain times. The resources on this page are meant to be a quick way to access trustworthy sources of information. Please follow this advice about limiting your time viewing potentially anxiety-provoking news:
It’s important to stay informed with facts from reputable sources, but it’s important not to overwhelm yourself with anxiety-provoking news. Set a limit to your media consumption if it is causing you increased anxiety and worry. For a great resource, check out the Coping with Stress infographic from the WHO (World Health Organization). - Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit
Town of Mono Council Continues with Public Question Period
While there are no fire bans in effect in Mono, there is a sign on the fire hall at Airport Road and Highway 9 about a fire ban. The sign is referencing the fire ban in Caledon, not Mono. Also, Mono is outside of Ontario's Fire Region and is not affected Fire Zone Restriction.
Playgrounds Are Closed
Playgrounds closed on March 20, 2020 to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Signs have been posted with notices on the playgrounds in Mono.
WDG Public Health has a COVID-19 Status Report page that includes the number of confirmed cases in WDG, resolved cases, fatal cases, how the cases are being acquired, and the current patient status.
Government of Canada's COVID-19 page, includes a self-assessment tool, updates on the current situation, financial and economic support information, and a list of printable resources & downloads
Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in Canada - the page provides a visual of how the number of cases is represented as a curve, the demographics of the cases, and provincial & territorial reporting
Dufferin Board of Trade's Business Resources & Business Statuses: see how local businesses are still serving the community and view business resources that can be leveraged, including messaging, information on subsidy from the Government of Canada, and more.
Connect with reliable and trustworthy information outlets on social media to get the latest updates.
Twitter
For the best results, review each of the accounts to see what information is posted and what is most relevant to you. Did you know that you can sign up for notifications from specific Twitter to go right to your computer or mobile device / smartwatch?
Members of the press and media can visit our press centre for press releases and media contacts.
We're Listening
The virus's impact on the community has been significant. We want to hear stories from the community (residents & businesses) about challenges you are facing, community members or businesses making a difference, and any helpful resources you have found. During these times, there tends to be ample negative or news that may cause concern. It is necessary to share these for informational purposes. If there are any positive stories, please do not hesitate to share to highlight the good news that may be overlooked.
An Informational Guide to Town of Mono's New Plastic Bag Bylaw
Please select whether you are a Resident / Member of the General Public or a Business
Information for Residents
On January 1, 2021, you should no longer receive plastic checkout bags from stores in Mono. You may only receive a bag if:
You are first asked whether you need a bag and you respond that you require one
The bag you receive is a paper bag that can be recycled
You must pay for the bag
Businesses must allow you to use any reusable bag that you may already have, including bags from competitors.
Are There Any Exceptions?
You may still receive bags in situations when the bag is being used to do any of the following:
Package loose bulk items, such as fruit / vegetables, nuts, grains, or candy;
Package loose small hardware items such as nails and bolts;
Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, poultry or fish;
Wrap flowers or potted plants;
Protect prepared foods or bakery goods that are not already packaged;
Contain prescription drugs received from a pharmacy;
Transport live fish;
Protect linens, bedding, or other similar large items that cannot easily fit in a reusable bag;
Protect newspapers or other printed material that may be left outside;
Protect clothes after laundering or dry cleaning;
Protect tires that cannot easily fit in a reusable bag;
Collect and dispose of animal waste
You may also receive small paper bags at no charge for smaller purchases.
On January 1, 2021, you should no longer provide bags to customers. You may only supply a bag if:
You first ask customers whether they need a bag and they respond that they require one
The bag you provide to customers is a paper bag that can be recycled
Customers must pay for the bag. Businesses can set whatever price they feel is appropriate for these bags.
Customers should be allowed to use any reusable bag that they may already have, including bags from competitors.
Are There Any Exceptions?
You may still provide bags in the following situations if the bags do any of the following:
Package loose bulk items, such as fruit / vegetables, nuts, grains, or candy;
Package loose small hardware items such as nails and bolts;
Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat, poultry or fish;
Wrap flowers or potted plants;
Protect prepared foods or bakery goods that are not already packaged;
Contain prescription drugs received from a pharmacy;
Transport live fish;
Protect linens, bedding, or other similar large items that cannot easily fit in a reusable bag;
Protect newspapers or other printed material that may be left outside;
Protect clothes after laundering or dry cleaning;
Protect tires that cannot easily fit in a reusable bag;
Collect and dispose of animal waste
You may also provide a small paper bag at no charge for small purchases.
Penalties
Contravening the new Plastic Bag Bylaw will result in a fine of $150. Any person who is charged with multiple or repeat offences under this Bylaw is liable to the following fines if found guilty under Part 3 of the Provincial Offences Act:
$500 for each day or part day that the offence continues, limited to $10,000
$500 for each offence in a case of multiple offences and the total of all fines for each included offence is limited to $10,000
We are interested to hear about what the switch away from plastic will mean for you at checkouts. What changes will you as a customer or a business need to take? What supports may be helpful? Let us know in the comments. We are ready for your feedback and we are listening.
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